Our Glossary

We realize that many words used in Australia and the United States have different meanings. To help our students in understanding each other, we will post words that might be unfamiliar on this page.

Australian Term Arvo	United States EquivalentAfternoon
Mum	Mother
Mate	Friend
Tea	Can refer to actual drinking beverage, but also to a meal (ex. Dinner)
Biscuit	Cookie
Ute	Utility Vehicle; Truck
Footy	Rugby
Gridiron	Football
Stickybeak	Nosey
Dob	Snitch
Heaps	A lot, many
Snag	Sausage
Budgie Smugglers	Mens bathing costume
Servo	Petrol Station
Crook	Sick or unwell
Full Cream Milk	Vitamin D Milk/Whole Milk
Chips	Fries
Soft Drink	Soda
Boss	Teacher (one you like)
Petrol	Gas
Chook	Chicken